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Job Description
We now have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Commissioning Editor to join our Editorial department in Advanced Learning to commission highquality book across a range of Taylor & Francis subject areas including Science Technology and Medicine Social Sciences and Humanities.
The Commissioning Editor will proactively grow and manage a list of academic research books building relationships with academic editors and learned society contacts as well as realising opportunities for growth through organic development and acquisitions. The editor will develop a strong commercial strategy for the program in line with Taylor & Francis overall objectives will grow the book offerings in these key subject areas and will be aware of competitor strengths and weaknesses to take advantage of opportunities in the market.
The successful applicant should possess strong commercial awareness exhibit an aptitude for highly organised teamwork a collegiate attitude towards the sharing of projects and ideas. The ability to work towards demanding targets is essential.
Closing date for applications: Friday 25th April 2025
What you will be doing:
- Meeting annual commissioning and revenue goals commissioning new books across a range of subject areas that respond to market needs
- Work alongside editorial assistants to ensure that manuscripts are submitted on time and handed over to production on schedule and that publication dates are met
- Identifying market needs and recruiting authors to write books that meet said needs; evaluating book proposals for quality content and market viability
- Proposing quality projects to publishing committee including compiling an internal proposal document and preliminary financial costing
- Negotiating contract terms with authors and/or their representatives to arrive at favourable agreements
- In consultation with Publisher working closely with the Editorial team to develop and maintain strategy for the specific list as a part of the overall strategy of the department
- Close liaison with authors editorial production marketing and sales colleagues to ensure that goals are met
- Other tasks as necessary and specific to the role.
Qualifications :
What were looking for:
- Experience in academic publishing and familiarity with all aspects of the book publishing process
- A selfstarter who can work quickly and independently while liaising effectively with team members globally
- A selfmotivated proactive individual with a proven track record of high performance and meeting personal targets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in written and spoken English and Mandarin
- Highly organised with the ability to proactively prioritise your workload and to work to (often competing) deadlines
- Attention to detail and delivery of high quality results
- A financial focus and ability to budget and analyse financial data
- Experience of commissioning and negotiating contract terms is highly desirable
- A positive and proactive approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex troubleshooting
- A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office suites and workrelated software)
Additional Information :
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues promoting worklife balance wellbeing and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
Location:
This role will be based in Beijing and you should have the right to work and live in Beijing China.
- The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Beijing office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week inperson time.
What we offer in return:
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues promoting worklife balance wellbeing and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic flexible working culture
- 20 days (prorata for first year) annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
- 4 paid volunteering days each year
- Paid sick leave of 14 days
- Social insurance and housing fund plus supplementary medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 wellbeing support
- Performance bonus
- Annual health screening for employee and spouse optical and medical care
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If youre excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience dont fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other nonmeritbased factor.
We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting worklife balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture. Its also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.
Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
